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The short Granny Gloriosa looked disdainfully at Rayleigh, "Stop calling that name, it's all history now... just like you."
In the battle of Divine Valley, they had a good fight. Although many years had passed, sometimes she couldn't help but reminisce, while also feeling disdain.
It was this guy and his captain who defeated their invincible Rocks.
"Three parties, huh..." Boa Hancock lifted her head and looked at the sky.
If it were just her, it wouldn't matter; she could just continue going to sea.
But as the queen of Amazon Lily, she must be responsible for the island's people.
Moreover, the Navy and Pirates were still manageable; it was the third party that was worrying—the ones coveting Kuja Island.
Kuja Island is full of women, and in the world's eyes, it's still a mysterious island—a place solely inhabited by women—which naturally incites others' covetousness. For this mysterious allure, they would risk entering Kuja Island, and if they managed to capture even one...
The price could be exorbitant!
This is something Boa Hancock, who was once a slave, knows very well.
The former queens, the ones before them, couldn't solve this problem. It was only after the Seven Warlords of the Sea were established that the problem somewhat relented.
But now, do we have to start over again?
No matter how unique the geographical location is, it cannot solve people's greed...
"Now, we have three options."
Granny Gloriosa held up three fingers, "Submit to the World Government, pay at least ten billion heavenly gold annually, and become a legitimate country."
"Impossible!" Boa Hancock adamantly refused.
Setting aside that Kuja Island doesn't even have such a thing as money, they've relied on plundering for generations. Even if they wanted money, they'd have to sell things, right?
What could they sell?
Gigantic beasts?
Or local fruits?
They couldn't possibly earn that much in a year, and that's just paying taxes, without considering their own livelihoods, they couldn't afford to starve people.
Moreover, she herself is carrying a bounty—if there's this idea, she's likely to get into trouble first.
"Boa Hancock, listen to me, things are different now. The Revolutionary Army started an eight-nation revolution not paying heavenly gold to the World Government. If we pledge allegiance now, with your strength, the World Government might agree; once we become a legitimate country, our people will have 'human rights,' and your bounty will be revoked, as long as..."
"As long as I kneel before the Heavenly Celestial Dragon?!"
Boa Hancock coldly replied, "I would rather die than do such a thing! Don't mention it again!"
"Then the second..."
Granny Gloriosa curled her second finger, "Join Calamity."
Hearing that, both Boa Hancock and Rayleigh were stunned.
"Calamity..."
Rayleigh stroked the white beard on his chin and nodded, "Although it's a very good idea, the geographical location isn't ideal, given that it's separated by a Red Earth Continent."
With their strength, the Calm Belt isn't an issue, but the crux is even crossing the Calm Belt is useless, that natural barrier lies in their way, except for the Fishman Island route, there's no other way.
But the island cannot be relocated; they've lived there for generations, and won't evacuate.
"Calamity has ways. If we join him, he'll definitely be welcoming. Despite some risks, with the name of a Four Emperor, and adding you, Boa Hancock, the Navy wouldn't make a move easily. But there's also danger—if war breaks out, we'll be at the forefront. But the advantage is, besides the Navy, those daring to covet this island will face Calamity's wrath."
Granny Gloriosa had some confidence in Calamity.
That guy is the mightiest Pirate, not only that, he absolutely has connections in the Underworld, and is also the leader, whether it's Pirates or those slave traders, no one dares face him.
"No."
Boa Hancock shook her head, "I've heard in his domain, everyone must work and pay taxes. Those living there are not so much free but more like a different kind of slaves—it seems free, but if you leave without permission, it's worse than death. Sage is nothing but another kind of Heavenly Celestial Dragon."
"Moreover, that man is all about profits. If it doesn't bring benefits, he won't easily agree! I know the Fur Race—they pledged allegiance to Sage, selling their combat power in exchange for his support, but I don't want this country to be like that."
What do Pirates prioritize if not profits?
Righteousness?
Righteousness must still rank below profits.
A Pirate preaching righteousness is an individual, but a Pirate prioritizing profits is a collective.
Sage created such a large force despite being so young, he couldn't possibly be a fool.
And geographical location matters too, Kuja Island cannot gain the powerful productivity within Sage's territory, nor does it want the entire Kuja Island to work for Sage!
"The last one..."
Granny Gloriosa extended her third finger, "Join the Cross Guild."
"Huh?"
Boa Hancock furrowed her brows, "The power created by that red-nosed guy?"
"Yes, 'Star Clown' Buggy, he's also a 'Four Emperor,' but unlike Calamity, he doesn't exert such powerful control, he leans more towards alliances, otherwise, Crocodile and Mihawk wouldn't have joined. You're also a Seven Warlords of the Sea, if you go, you'll be part of the alliance, with your four powerful forces, when... Rayleigh, why are you laughing?"
Granny Gloriosa glared at Rayleigh, who started laughing midway.
"Buggy, huh..."
Rayleigh chuckled, "It's nothing, just surprised. The once apprentice crew members, each becoming the most renowned Sea Emperor."
"Yes, he was indeed a crew member on Roger's ship, and another is Shanks... The former apprentice crew members under your hands are indeed formidable. If you know Buggy, maybe you can say something." Granny Gloriosa said.
"Hmm..."
Rayleigh looked up at the sky, smiling and pondering for a long time before saying, "How should I put it? Buggy is actually skilled in naval battles. If he were in the water, he possesses sea power not inferior to Fishmen."
"Huh? He's not an Ability User?" Boa Hancock frowned.
"He is."
Rayleigh shrugged, "So, I'm also quite surprised. In any case, if you want to connect with the Cross Guild, that's a good idea, Mihawk and Crocodile, like you, are Seven Warlords of the Sea, you should have common topics."
Granny Gloriosa nodded in agreement, while Boa Hancock appeared somewhat astute.
Mihawk, Crocodile...
Why didn't she mention Buggy?
Come to think of it, is that guy really that strong? To be able to overshadow those two proud fellows and become the president of the Cross Guild...
"If we join the Cross Guild, we still have the previously mentioned conveniences. The Cross Guild threatens the entire Navy, and as a Four Emperor force, it can protect us from slave traders and other Pirates." Granny Gloriosa said.
The pros and cons of all three parties are laid out here.
The World Government offers the most stability but requires Boa Hancock to set aside pride, and the citizens of Kuja Island would be very safe, but could face hunger due to the heavenly gold issue.
Calamity's option is the best, but also the worst. It could solve everything, but requires toil, and when the Navy targets them, Kuja Island would bear the brunt and face potentially greater risks then.
As for the Cross Guild, it's not stable, and the treatment isn't great, but the risk and threat are reduced to a medium level—most importantly, she'd still have some power there.
Boa Hancock released her thumb, exclaiming, "I can join the Cross Guild! They definitely need strength over there, so my joining would surely not be refused!"
The forces bounty by the Navy obviously need additional power, and it's an alliance, so it's not necessary to be there all the time, just maintaining the alliance relationship.
Granny Gloriosa looked at the resolute Boa Hancock and sighed, "Just like Rocks..."
Blackbeard occupies the former hive island, attracting all Pirates with its central Pirate power.
Calamity boasts the mightiest martial force and temporary dominance, similarly reminiscent of Rocks.
And the Cross Guild, gathering powerful Pirates in alliances, is similarly another Rocks.
She experienced that era and knew how powerful Rocks was back then, and now, these mighty Pirates, every one of them, has chosen one type to create their own power.
Thirty-eight years later, the once Pirate crew has in a unique way, resurrected.